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Connor reviews 'The Hangover Part III'
Another round of drinks for the Wolfpack! "The Hangover Part III" isn't art, but it's laugh-out-loud funny and it manages to conclude the ridiculously wacky adventures of Phil, Stu and Alan in a satisfying, surprising, and moving fashion.
"The Hangover Part III"
After a highway incident involving a giraffe and the death of his overly compassionate father, Alan (Zach Galifianakis) is convinced by his Wolfpack brothers Stu (Ed Helms), Phil (Bradley Cooper) and Doug (Justin Bartha) to get help at a treatment facility. Midway through the cross-country road trip, Doug is kidnapped by a grumpy, cigar-smoking gangster named Marshall (who was briefly mentioned in the first film).
The only way the three remaining wolfpack members can ensure his safe return is to find and capture the cocaine loving drug addict Leslie Chow (Ken Jeong) and hand him over to the gangsters. Why is the fun loving Chow a wanted man? Now that he's escaped from a high security Thailand prison, Chow is sought after for stealing dozens of gold bricks, which were taken from gangster Marshall four years prior.
Critics (including myself) bashed "The Hangover Part II" for being an inept, witless, and mostly unfunny retread of the first films successes. Sure, central character Alan still delivered a few chuckle inducing lines, but for the most part, "Part II" was a play-by-play remake.
"Part III" shines because it dares to stray away from the central narrative and plot structure of the first two films. In fact, there is no hangover at all until the film's end credits. "Part III" is almost as much an action thriller as it is a comedy. Versus the usual misplaced tattoo and missing teeth, there are high stakes and occasional life and death situations. Despite the increased danger, the jokes and laughs still come often, and the goofy tone from the first two installments is still present here.
If you're a fan of the first Hangover film, or unfortunately a fan of the second, the third and final Wolfpack escapade has a lot of in jokes and oftentimes-subtle references to events that took place in the last two films. Alongside that, there are a handful of gut-burstingly funny Alan and Chow lines that will surely leave audience members in stitches. Even escort Jade (Heather Graham) and baby (now toddler) Carlos return for an effective and poignant scene where Alan convinces the dadless child that he is in fact his birth father.
Ken Jeong's Leslie Chow appears more frequently in this film than the previous two. He plays a central role in the film and as expected, significantly contributes to the never-ending shenanigans. His catchphrases and punch lines are more frequent and his actions have never been more consequential. Needless to say, if you're not a Chow fan (or a Hangover fan in general), this is not a film for you.
Bradley Cooper is as dreamy as ever, and Stu even manages to yell "What is going on!?" a few times. Playing notorious gangster Marshall, John Goodman is a welcome addition to the franchise and he's clearly having a blast in the role. Like "Big Lebowski's" Walter Shoback, he entertains by shouting at his inferiors ("This is what happens Donny!")
The third act of "The Hangover Part III" takes place in Las Vegas, the main setting from the first film. In a way, the franchise ends as it began. Alan even finds an odd, but perfectly matched companion in Melissa McCarthy's thrift shop running Cassie.
The Wolfpacks final ride into the sunset is sweet, and may even bring on a few tears (both from the laughs and the emotion). "The Hangover Part III" successfully wraps up the misadventures of the four friends and it reminds us why we loved the original "Hangover" so much in the first place. If you choose to go see "Part III," just make sure to leave your shot glasses and marshmallows roofied with ADHD medication at home.
- Connor Smith


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When Therese Shechter set out to film a documentary about female sexuality, she wanted to focus on slut-shaming. But as she interviewed more sources she realized that shame is a double-edged sword and shifted the theme to the society's obsession with virginity.
"How to Lose Your Virginity," the just-released film by Women Make Movies, is about the virgin-whore dichotomy, how virginity is a vague concept based on perceptions and myths primarily about women and how women are judged no matter what sexual choices they make. You're damned if you do, damned if you don't.
But the tone is light here, not bitter.
"My favorite part of this film is that it is upbeat from start to finish," writes Leigh Kolb for Bitch Flicks. "There's no anger, there's no judgment. I don't want to riff on the 'angry feminist' stereotype, but I know I tend to get pretty worked up and, well, angry when I talk about our culture's toxic obsession with female sexuality and expectations of virginity."
Virginity, Shechter shows, is something almost everyone thinks about, but no one understands.
The film, years in the making, spawned an interactive component, a collection of stories about virginity from around the world called the "V-Card Diaries," named after the re-usable punch cards Shechter and her team give at events and online. Early V-Card submissions were featured over the summer at the Kinsey Institute's 8th Annual Juried Art Exhibition as its first-ever interactive exhibit.
Gathering stories from people beyond the film's sources has turned the project into more than just a narrative about virginity. It's now about the connection of storytelling and how hearing about other people's experience can make anyone else feel less alone in theirs.
"People love this subversive way to push back against the one-time life-changing construct of virginity loss," Shechter tells Vitamin W about her punch cards. "But what sets this project apart, she adds, are the many stories by people who haven't yet become sexual, or reject the concept of virginity loss altogether."
Want a V-Card of your own (the punch-card, not your so-called purity, silly)? Tell your story in exchange.
Find Jennifer Wadsworth on Twitter at @jennwadsworth.


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The Colorado list of California 14ers is different than the California list of California 14ers.
The California list of California 14ers has some historical importance, given the characters who completed the first ascents, but I prefer to think of this issue as not a right or wrong debate, but saying something about the seriousness of peak lists in the grand scheme of natural things.
I'm currently raising funds for my kickstarter program to raise Mount Humphreys by 15 feet to make it a 14er, just to make trouble.


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Yes, once again, I'm late for this month's Daring Baker challenge!! Sorry!! I only just got back from work after 14 hours on my feet…surely that's a good enough reason! :p
I'm gonna keep this short and sweet as I'm so tired I'm about to collapse. My bed and pillow and calling out to me with urgency! The 2009 October Daring Bakers' challenge was brought to us by Ami S. She chose macarons from Claudia Fleming's The Last Course: The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern as the challenge recipe. When I first read about macaroons on fellow DB's blog – Tartelette, I've been wanting to make these. Sadly, mine didn't turn out as nice as hers. Oh well, now I've got an excuse to try these out again! 🙂
Confectioners' (Icing) sugar: 2 ¼ cups (225 g, 8 oz.)
Almond flour: 2 cups (190 g, 6.7 oz.)
Granulated sugar: 2 tablespoons (25 g , .88 oz.)
Egg whites: 5 (Have at room temperature)
1. Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C). Combine the confectioners' sugar and almond flour in a medium bowl. If grinding your own nuts, combine nuts and a cup of confectioners' sugar in the bowl of a food processor and grind until nuts are very fine and powdery.
2. Beat the egg whites in the clean dry bowl of a stand mixer until they hold soft peaks. Slowly add the granulated sugar and beat until the mixture holds stiff peaks.
3. Sift a third of the almond flour mixture into the meringue and fold gently to combine. If you are planning on adding zest or other flavorings to the batter, now is the time. Sift in the remaining almond flour in two batches. Be gentle! Don't overfold, but fully incorporate your ingredients.
4. Spoon the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a plain half-inch tip (Ateco #806). You can also use a Ziploc bag with a corner cut off. It's easiest to fill your bag if you stand it up in a tall glass and fold the top down before spooning in the batter.
5. Pipe one-inch-sized (2.5 cm) mounds of batter onto baking sheets lined with nonstick liners (or parchment paper).
6. Bake the macaroon for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and raise the temperature to 375°F (190°C). Once the oven is up to temperature, put the pans back in the oven and bake for an additional 7 to 8 minutes, or lightly colored.
7. Cool on a rack before filling.
Filling: Chocolate Orange Ganache
300ml thickened cream
300gms dark bittersweet chocolate
Juice of 2 orange
Brandy, to taste
1. Place chocolate and cream in a bowl and heat over boiling water till chocolate is melted.
2. Add orange juice and brandy.
3. Allow to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate and allow it to thicken.


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John A. Haas to Jeffrey T. Lenert and Amy E. Row, 1613 Brandywine Drive, $215,800.
Martha B. Amato, Trustee, to Elizabeth W. Purcell, unit in Charlottesville Towers Condominium, 511 North First Street, $82,000
Lillian K. Druxler to Constance C. Cohen, Trustee, 942 Rosser Lane, $309,000.
Early L. and Adria O. Bishop and Mary C. and Daniel B. Crawford to Lillian K. Druxler, 901 Second Street NE, $190,000.
Charlotte D. Drummond to Daniel J. McGarry, 210 Sixth Street NW, $225,000.
Mollie B. Lovejoy to Mary P. Newton, 1319 Riverdale Drive, $126,750.
Roger E. Tolle and Michael C. Crear to Vivian E. Thomson and Scott K. Deveaux, 2006 Meadowbrook Road, $345,000.
Michelle M. Richard to Lisa Zangla, 1004 St. Clair Avenue, $137,000.
Betty B. Paine and Janet B. Cutright to David J. Hayward and Judy A. Kennerud-Hayward,901 Monticello Avenue, $155,000.
Glenda H. Martin et al. to Venable LLC, 407 Twelfth Street NW, $70,000.
Mildred V. Cosner to Susan Bettman and Gabriella B. Kerson, 619 Bolling Avenue, $139,000.
Belmont Loft Company LLC to Kurus B. and Lia M. Keesecker, parcel on Spruce Street, $20,500.
Clive and Bonnie L. Milligan to Bonnie L. Milligan, 1450 Westwood Road, gift.
Earl R. Ross to Stuart B. and Cynthia L. Ross and Brenda R. Lam, 104 Eric Place, gift.
David E. Havens to Dana C. Mays, 106 Milford Terrace, $117,500.
Marc and Rebecca W. Wetherhorn to Louis P. Baron, 758 Lexington Avenue, $260,000.
Victor C. and Brenda D. Martin to Brenda D. Martin, 211 Eighth Street NW, gift.
John P. James and Beverly Jean Wann to Beverly Jean Wann, 1520 Oxford Road, pursuant to separation agreement.
Jonathan M. and Kelly C. Dreher to Robert V. and John D. Clickner, 1418 Cherry Avenue, $150,000.
Ina E. Arnold to Kelly C. and Jonathan M. Dreher, 626 Watson Avenue, $165,000.
Vernon L. and Angela M. Herrion to Richard Lang, 526 Meade Avenue, $105,000.
Delbert L. Snead Jr. to Francesca Lomonaco, 616 Elizabeth Avenue, $132,000.
Joseph L. Suszynski to Roberta A. and Catherine A. Stratton, 1041 Fifth Street SW, $66,000.
Charles C. and Lauren K. Moran to Lauren K. Moran, 714 Graves Street, gift.
Robert L. and Sharon R. Green to Daniel R. and Raymond E. Jackson, 800 Ridge Street, $87,500.
Rosemary Hayes, Trustee, to Mary E. Montgomery and Judy E. Bartlett, 915 Rock Creek Road, $72,000.
Pamela Y. Leake to Janis M. and Mark L. Beall, 1323 Willow Drive, $123,750.
John H. King to Capstone Properties LLC, 600 Hinton Avenue, $67,000.
Victoria S. Haas to Border Investments LLC and Haas Associates Ltd., 1617 Brandywine Drive, $205,640.
Paul V. and Amelia R. Rentz to Philip G. and Denise C. Stebbins, 113 Alderman Road, $442,000.
Charles W. and Nancy A. Shull to Jessie W. and Catherine M. Maupin, 512 Meade Avenue, $154,000.
Gail V.C. and Downing L. Smith III to Wesley M. and Susan S. Brown, two parcels on St. Clair Avenue, $40,000.
Wesley A. and Susan Brown to Kurt and Jane Kroboth, 815 St. Clair Avenue, $325,000.
Audrey Virginia #1 LLC to Allie Beck LLC, 310 and 320 Second Street SE, $1,248,250.
Elizabeth Pearse and Eric W. Greisen to Carrie Schaffer, 233 Monte Vista Avenue, $195,000.
John M. Heath to Jan W. and William F. Deal Jr., 808 Winston Terrace, $250,000.
John P. Harrison III to Marie M. Bourgeois, 1016 Long Street, $225,000.
Wallace S. and Dorothy G. Mahanes to Morgan G. C. Wright, 1211 Mowbray Place, $125,000.
Leslie A. Olsakovsky and George M. Nimmo to Michael W. and Linda Sue Pitt, 1292 Dunlora Drive, $305,000.
Wardell L. Ward to Nicole F. Byrd, 5.0 acres on the east side of State Route 627, gift.
Herman C. Valerius Jr. et al., Trustees, to Vernoica Ateaga, 1.135 acres at 7560 Chestnut Grove Road, Esmont, $30,000.
Wendell W. Gibson Inc. to Mark L. and Theresa M. McCullough, 1725 Verona Drive, Fontana, $302,750.
JaZan LLC to Edward S. Shuman, unit in Turtle Creek condominiums, $80,000.
Happy Valley LLC to Frank L. Robinson III, Trustee, parcel on Redwood Lane, Earlysville, $135,000.
Open Lands Inc. to Thomas L. and Trudy B. Williams, 121.7 acres off State Route 726, gift.
Trienet P. Coggeshall to Robert R. and Carey F. Bailey, 333 Dover road, Carrsbrook, $290,000.
Southland Homes Inc. to Dorothy c. Knauer, 1105 SomerChase Court, Hollymead Townhouses, $152,878.
Stephen W. Schenk and Sharen E. Swadley to JM & RM LLC, 82.60 acres on State Route 722, $150,000.
Melody P. Fetske et al., Executors, to Anthony A. and Dayna Monaghan, 2700 Northfield Road, $220,000.
Mary Anne M. Dilbone to Diane E. Hoffman, 1.932 acres on the west side of State Route 743, $262,000.
Southland Homes Inc. to Joshua R. and Lacy M. Walton, 1107 SomerChase Court, Hollymead Townhouses, $161,670.
Dorothy A. Mank to Thomas P. and Jane A. Hansen, 1580 Reynovia Drive, Lake Reynovia, $187,000.
Michael J. Johnson and Suzanne Michels to Michael and Margaret Gorman, 2595 Kimbrough Circle, $9,500.
Patricia E. and Lloyd F. Wood Jr. to Rio Square LLC, .9528 acre on State Route 631, Rio Road, $70,000.
Crescent Development Group LLC to VanDerLinde Housing Inc., parcel in Still Meadow, $70,000.
Michael H. McCann to Peter N. and Margaret E. Kamilakis, 1680 Stoney Creek Drive, Mill Creek, $190,000.
VanDerLinde Housing Inc. to Robert G. Bryant, 1850 River Inn Lane, Still Meadow, $429,950.
Peter G. Skinner, Trustee, to William E. Haines, unit in Chamberlain Village condominiums, $427,000.
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Audrey Virginia #1 LLC to Allie Beck LLC, 310 and 320 Second Street SE, $1,248,250.


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South Shore home sales plummet after Sandy
The volume of home sales on Nassau County's storm-ravaged South Shore plummeted late last year, even as sales and prices jumped along the county's North Shore.
Real estate transactions on Nassau County's southern coast dropped by 23.5 percent in the past three months of 2012, compared with the same period a year earlier, according to a report scheduled to be released Thursday by the appraisal firm Miller Samuel and the brokerage Douglas Elliman. The southern coast's median sales price was $350,000, a 2.8 percent year-over-year decline.
The time period covered by the report includes the Oct. 29 landfall of superstorm Sandy, which destroyed tens of thousands of homes and derailed many scheduled home sales.
The storm's effect on sales volume in the area could be only temporary, since many transactions might have been delayed until 2013 as lenders demanded new appraisals, said Jonathan Miller, chief executive of Miller Samuel.
The Nassau southern coast's price decline is probably because the storm delayed or canceled many sales in waterfront communities, where prices tend to be higher, Miller said.
"The rebuilding is going to take a year or two," Miller said, "so I think it will be a gradual phase-in back to historically reasonable sales levels."
It's too soon to tell what impact Sandy has had on prices of homes contracted for sale after the storm hit, since most of those sales hadn't closed by the end of the year.
Across Long Island -- excluding the East End -- the median home price rose by 3.2 percent, to $350,000, in the October through December quarter, compared with the same period in 2011, according to the report. The number of home sales rose by 7.5 percent, according to Miller Samuel.
The number of homes on the market dropped by 21 percent, which Miller attributed to homeowners having little or no equity and thus having no motivation to sell, along with tight credit.
Dottie Herman, chief executive of Douglas Elliman, expected Sandy's impact to be short-lived, and largely confined to the areas that took a direct hit. "If we had another hurricane of that magnitude in the next year it might have an impact," she said of Sandy. The storm's impact still lingers in certain communities, such as Long Beach and parts of Merrick and Massapequa, she added.
The bigger problems facing the Island's housing market are high property taxes, the sluggish job market and tight credit, Herman said.
Meanwhile, on Nassau's North Shore home sales surged by 27.7 percent in the fourth quarter, compared with a year before. The North Shore's median price rose by 10.5 percent, to $718,250.
The steep rise in sales and prices along Nassau's Gold Coast reflects an effort by sellers of luxury homes to close transactions by the end of 2012, to avoid a rise in capital gains taxes in 2013, Miller said.
Hamptons home prices jumped by 16.3 percent, to a median of $907,000, as transactions accelerated before the capital gains tax increase, he said.
In the past 10 years, the median price of a one- to three-family home on the Island -- outside of the East End -- has not budged, from $345,000 in 2003 to the same number last year, according to Miller Samuel and Douglas Elliman.
"This was one of the longest housing booms in history, which created a very hard landing that we're just now getting out of," Miller said.


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Hallmark Christmas movies
Hallmark Christmas movies
I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas
Just sat looking at the twinkling lights..
Merry Christmas to all...
just posting and then I'm starting to learn for my exam.
When it seems the magic slipped away...
We find it all again on Christmas Day.
*Seeing isn't believing.Believing is seeing.*
I'm putting on a Christmas CD shortly!
I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas
Just listening to the boiler, will be heading for a nice long bath soon..
Merry Christmas to all...
I'm just making a few more Christmas Cards and then I can get on with Birthdays and Anniversary ones..
Merry Christmas to all...
Finished some more cards and Im about to go to bed and watch Mickeys Christmas Carol.
I always have usb stick with christmas movies connected with TV, so that I can watch my favorite ones, while lying on bed!
And so, as Tiny Tim observed, "God Bless us!! Everyone!!''
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens (1843)
been listening to "Messiah" with Grace Bumbry, Joan Sutherland, and others.
Doing, posting here, listening, to nothing at the moment and watching nothing as there is nothing decent to watch yet..
Merry Christmas to all...
Doing, posting and not much else. Listening to son on computer game and not watching anything yet..
Merry Christmas to all...


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Oct. 25, 2009
|• Series rotations unclear beyond ace lefties
|• Q&A with Nick Swisher
|• Clinch lets Posada forget tough night
|• Joba plays critical role in clincher
|• Old hands, new faces celebrate Series berth
|• Angels' title hopes come to end in ALCS
|• Yanks rediscover path to pennant
|• Girardi comfortable with his moves
|• Fans revel in return trip to Fall Classic
|• Entering in eighth, Mariano rewards faith
|• CC's two ALCS gems net MVP honors
|• Disappointed Angels move on
|• Stars 'n' Pinstripes: Yanks earn AL flag
|• Angels fall at precipice of pinnacle
|• American, Top 40: Title extends NYY mark
|• Just dandy: Pettitte delivers AL pennant
|• Hits quit coming for Angels in ALCS
|• Yanks get better of Saunders in rematch
|• A-Rod's playoff transformation continues
|• With '09 in books, Halos look to future
|• Chess match: Pitching tough to figure
|• Poor D squashes Halos' rally hopes
|• Yankees Short Hops: Game 6
|• Angels Short Hops: Game 6
|• Vlad's gaffe latest of playoff blunders
|• Bernie returns to Bronx for first pitch
|• Figgins staying with what works for him
|• Mathis' hot bat earns him Game 6 start
|• Original Game 6 plan not altered
Oct. 24, 2009
|• Who will handle changes best in ALCS?
|• Game 6 of ALCS postponed until today
|• Yankees feeling sunny after trip home
|• Angels are always up for road trip
|• Postponing Game 6 a good call by MLB
|• Bauman: CC should start Game 6
|• Mo supporting embattled Hughes
|• Rain unlikely to affect Yanks greatly
|• Angels not letting rain stall momentum
|• Extra rest nothing new for Pettitte
|• Pettitte eyes another playoff record
|• Rain-induced rest likely benefits both teams
|• FAQs on the suspended Game 6
|• Disappointed fans cope with ALCS rainout
|• Saunders won't be deterred a day later
|• Rainout may clear way for Lackey
|• Yanks not shaking over bridge to Mo
|• Girardi sticks with Swisher for Game 6
|• Rain forecast, but gates open for Game 6
|• Slumping Swisher in lineup for Game 6
Oct. 23, 2009
|• Elite teams not settling for second best
|• Halos face big task in Bronx this weekend
|• Fuentes a quiet craftsman on the mound
|• Game 6 plans for Pettitte clear; weather isn't
|• Angels ready for round 6 of tight tussle
|• Rivera locks down Sporting News honors
|• Halos feel momentum favors them
|• Weaver steps up in rare relief outing
|• Angels Short Hops: Game 5
Oct. 22, 2009
|• A-Rod's RBI streak ends
|• Umpire's call on Damon draws attention
|• Q&A with Nick Swisher
|• Fuentes saves best for last in Game 5
|• Rally has Halos riding high into Bronx
|• Angels need spark from Figgins, Abreu
|• Breakdown: Seventh inning of ALCS Game 5
|• Yanks' quartet good after all these years
|• Hunter catches Burnett napping with steal
|• Girardi's Game 5 pitching moves backfire
|• Two key twists not to Lackey's liking
|• Escape to New York: Angels win Game 5
|• Halos' bats finally break out vs. Yanks
|• Moves don't cost Halos in end
|• Yanks' pivotal inning No. 7: Heaven, then 'L'
|• Chess Match: Timing relief proves difficult
|• Yankees Short Hops: Game 5
|• Fans turn out in the Bronx to root on Yanks
|• Burnett-Molina battery intact for Game 5
|• Scioscia comfortable with familiar order
|• Hunter named Sporting News AL All-Star
Oct. 21, 2009
|• Halos staying positive despite deficit
|• Finish line in sight, Yankees aim for WS
|• Angels must figure out way to stop A-Rod
|• Melky's big night a good sign for Yanks
|• Halos, Yanks both confident for Game 5
|• Scioscia keeps cool with pressure on
|• Streaky Damon back in a groove
|• Mathis brings QB skills to receiver job
|• Angels place fate in hands of Lackey
|• Night-and-Day Rod: '09 Alex at his best
|• Payoff for Yanks? Playoff success
|• Sporting News tabs Scioscia top skipper
|• After review, Posada realizes miscue
|• Burnett staying cool with shot at Series
|• Jeter says he's fine despite cough
Oct. 20, 2009
|• Q&A with Nick Swisher
|• Down 3-1, LA clubs face tough Game 5s
|• Relaxed Sabathia mows down Halos
|• Behind CC, Yanks a win from pennant
|• Umpires shaky on several Game 4 calls
|• Posada loses track of outs against Halos
|• Dominance not always about perfection
|• Chess Match: Big move comes pregame
|• Stymied by CC, Angels move to brink
|• Angels' bullpen derailed in Game 4
|• Stagnant Halos bats meet irresistible force
|• With no support, Kazmir can't help himself
|• Yankees Short Hops: Game 4
|• Angels Short Hops: Game 4
|• Rivera cleared in spitting incident
|• Girardi has no regrets after Game 3
|• Teixeira's D helps make up for slump
|• UConn tragedy hits home for Scioscia
|• Posada rises in order against Kazmir
|• Hero Mathis sits in favor of Napoli
Oct. 19, 2009
|• Yankees Short Hops: Game 3
|• Momentum shift in store for Game 4?
|• Moves don't pan out for Girardi
|• Halos' hurlers run gamut in gutsy Game 3
|• Q&A with Nick Swisher
|• Comeback Kendrick: Infielder sparks rally
|• Yanks, Halos combine for six homers
|• Even at 39, Rivera has no equal
|• CC on short rest -- which team will it favor?
|• Vlad bests Pettitte to silence critics
|• CC comfortable starting on short rest
|• Girardi's late-game moves questioned
|• Jeter, Tex combine on great play
|• Chess Match: Reserves play big role
|• Yanks take first loss despite four homers
|• Mathis' walk-off double closes ALCS gap
|• As ignitor Figgins goes, so go Angels
|• Thrilling 10th highlights ALCS Game 3
|• Angels prove they're a tough out
|• Mathis delivers biggest hit of career
|• Kazmir gets chance to prove worth
|• Angels Short Hops: Game 3
|• Vlad remains in cleanup role for Game 3
|• Posada returns to Yanks' ALCS lineup
Oct. 18, 2009
|• A-Rod: From 'rock bottom' to rocking October
|• Tidbits: Angels shuffle lineup vs. Pettitte
|• Big games bring out the best in Pettitte
|• Home cooking could revive Angels
|• Up 2-0 in ALCS, Yanks in good position
|• Robertson proving invaluable for Yanks
|• Good now, Yanks on threshold of great
|• In CC they trust: Sabathia to start Game 4
|• Halos not making excuses for sloppy D
|• Weaver in control at home for Game 3
|• Hunter saw A-Rod homer coming
|• Stadium open to fans for Game 3
Oct. 17, 2009
|• Jeter now third in postseason homers
|• Neighborhood non-call the 'right call'
|• Q&A with Nick Swisher
|• Halos come to life in wild fifth frame
|• Figgins' slump-buster almost game-winner
|• In RISP situations, Halos falling short
|• Saunders rewards Scioscia's faith
|• Meant 2B: Yanks win Game 2 on error
|• Heartbreaker puts Halos down 2-0 in ALCS
|• Chess Match: Relief moves pay off
|• Alex the late looks great; HR in 11th amazes
|• 'D' betraying Halos at worst possible time
|• A timeless classic on both sides
|• Girardi pens victorious ending
|• Yankees Short Hops: Game 2
|• Angels Short Hops: Game 2
|• Vlad focused on Yankees, not future
|• Rain sure to be a factor for Game 2
|• Napoli, Izturis in lineup for Game 2
|• Molina gets Game 2 call behind plate
|• Ratings soar in early games of LCS
Oct. 16, 2009
|• Burnett ready for weight of Game 2 start
|• Q&A with Nick Swisher
|• A-Rod none the worse for wear after play
|• Angels need Figgins to find his stroke
|• Weather keeps balls inside Stadium
|• CC's Yanks take what Angels give them
|• Chess Match: Girardi, Scioscia ride starters
|• Angels, Yanks ready with an eye on sky
|• Damon's ALDS woes an afterthought
|• Saunders ready after long break
|• Lackey keeps Yanks close, gets little help
|• Value of CC continues to pay off
|• Yankees Short Hops: Game 1
|• Defense abandons Halos in Game 1
|• Fielding miscues cost Angels vs. Yanks
|• Close call at first goes Yanks' way
|• Angels Short Hops: Game 1
|• Hatcher enjoying his Halos batters' success
|• Scioscia sticks with familiar in Game 1
|• Outlook good for mostly dry Game 1
|• Teixeira out to take care of business
|• Yanks employ familiar lineup in Game 1
|• Yanks finalize ALCS roster with Guzman
|• Rivera excused from Yankees workouts
|• Fuentes atypical but successful as closer
|• Strikeouts give Yankees an October edge
|• Kendrick relishes ALCS shot at Yanks
Oct. 15, 2009
|• ALCS predicted to be long, hard fight
|• Molina has insider's view of opponents
|• Unflappable Lackey poised to perform
|• ALCS meant to be Yankees-Angels
|• Familiar foe adds excitement for Hunter
|• For Yankees, home is where the start is
|• Jeter inspires family of hospitalized boy
|• For five Yankees, ALCS a happy return
|• Step by step, CC ready for Angels
|• Yanks opt for Guzman's speed over Hinske
|• Yanks' overhaul will be put to test
Oct. 14, 2009
|• Fresh cup of Joe: Girardi embraces unity
|• Many variables as Yanks face Halos
|• Division Series packed with late action
|• Mariano wins Delivery Man of Year Award
|• When others worry, Damon shrugs it off
|• Veteran umps named LCS crew chiefs
|• Halos add power to formidable repertoire
|• World Series experience breakdown
|• Yanks rotation far from set in stone
|• LCS clubs sparked by their leadoff men
|• Road to LCS different for four finalists
|• Angels split lefties in setting rotation
|• Angels-Yankees matchup: Starters
|• Let's get ready to rumble
|• Angels-Yankees matchup: Coaching staff
|• Angels-Yankees matchup: Fans
|• Angels-Yankees matchup: Bench
|• Angels-Yankees matchup: Middle relief
|• Angels look to Figgins to get them going
|• Jeter not fazed by new role in 2009
Oct. 13, 2009
|• Angels-Yankees matchup: Closer
|• Angels-Yankees matchup: Third base
|• Angels-Yankees matchup: Second base
|• Angels-Yankees matchup: Shortstop
|• Angels-Yankees matchup: First base
|• Angels-Yankees matchup: Catchers
|• Angels-Yankees matchup: Manager
|• Angels-Yankees matchup: Outfield
|• Abreu's impact on Halos' lineup a hit
|• Fleet-footed Halos have need for speed
|• Angels' ALCS rotation up in the air
|• LCS start times finalized by MLB
|• TBS hits a home run with baseball coverage
|• Girardi mulling over three-man rotation
|• Lackey to take ball in Game 1 of ALCS
|• Past is inconsequential to Sabathia
|• First Freeway World Series possible
|• For Yanks, history won't repeat itself
|• Halos get bang for their 'Teixeira bucks'
Oct. 12, 2009
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BizBrief: Shenanigans raises a Ruckus
Like tiny David taking aim, Shenanigans toy store scored a hit between the eyes of Goliath Toys 'R Us last year in sales of the card game Ruckus. Shenanigans owner Kai Rady attributes the "huge number" sold to the personal sales touch offered by the Barracks Road boutique. "When we get on a game, we'll talk it up," says Rady, who says Shenanigans current top-seller is Bananagrams, a Scrabble-like game but without the board.


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"I can't live in a world of dressed up dogs! It makes me sick!"
Famous last words. A would-be assassin somehow ends up at a dog costume contest where his "kangaroo dog" wins worst costume. It gives him the opportunity to be on stage as his target…the tyrannical Chilean president…makes an appearance at the canine debacle. He pulls a gun on the man, gets wrestled to the ground by a competing would-be assassin and then turns the gun on himself when he realizes the absurdity of it all.
This is just one of many moments of hilarious lucidity amidst emotionally bombastic absurdity in Alejandro J0dorowsky's carnivalesque nostalgic coming-of-age crackpot epic, The Dance of Reality. It's one of my favorite moments – the others being the comically melodramatic demise of a beloved horse scene and the signing in the church full of freshly sanded chairs sequence – and these moments prove the old adage that you don't want to throw out the baby with the bath water, even if that bath water is filthy and the baby is deformed. Jodorowsky is in a bit of renaissance period as this first feature film in over twenty years comes on the heals of the documentary detailing his failed attempt at a Dune film back in the 1970's. I've never seen a film of his all the way through before this (I've sampled bits of El Topo and have been too scared to taste Santa Sangre), though he's the stuff of midnight movie legend and I've read plenty about him. I've always howled out loud at one of his more infamous quotes – "Most directors make films with their eyes. I make films with my balls." Well, okay then. He proves that again here.
Clearly sampling from his own childhood growing up in Tocopilla, Chile, the near ancient Jodorowsky has turned his Oedipal issues and desire for his Communist father's approval and warped it into a psychedelic freakscape with a paradoxical sweet undercurrent amidst reverent, uplifting music and bright colors. It's a minor miracle that once you get through the weird circus-centric opening moments, the weirdness just is and the episodic narrative following the boy (as he struggles with his fears) and then later his father (on some kind of botched assassination turned vision quest to get back home) is shockingly coherent in the way "that really crazy dream I had last night" is. Continue reading


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While I was signing books at the Leeds Book Awards, I had a chat with a pupil who asked me for tips on writing and illustrating stories and poems. I had an idea that the Scottish Book Trust website would have just the thing and promised the pupil I'd post links here.
Sure enough, the SBT site is a great place to start! If you are a young person who really wants to write stories, check this page out. There are video podcasts by authors Cathy Forde and Keith Gray, who both write for young adults. And at the bottom of the page is this great link, which will take you to a whole list of online resources and competitions.
As for illustration, I can direct you to my Links page for lots of book illustration resources!
There are probably loads more items I've missed, so if you know of a good resource for aspiring young writers and artists, please do leave a comment with your suggestions.


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Earthquakes 40th Anniversary Party
Who: Earthquakes players and staff, San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, The Old Firm Casuals and The Forgotten
What: Unveiling of the club's new logo and jersey and live music
Where: San Pedro Square Market in Downtown San Jose – 87 N San Pedro St. in San Jose, CA 95110
When: Thursday, Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m. PT
Camp Roster
GOALKEEPERS (4) – David Bingham, Jon Busch, *Billy Knutsen, Bryan Meredith.
DEFENDERS (12) – ^Javier Alvial, Brandon Barklage, Victor Bernardez, *Devante Dubose, Shaun Francis, Clarence Goodson, ^Andreas Gorlitz, Ty Harden, Jason Hernandez, Tommy Muller, *Joe Sofia, Jordan Stewart.
MIDFIELDERS (12) – Cordell Cato, *A.J. Corrado, Sam Cronin, Sam Garza, ^Tishan Hanley, Atiba Harris, *JJ Koval, Walter Martinez, Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi, Shea Salinas, Tommy Thompson, ^Gustavo Zamudio.
FORWARDS (6) – Mike Fucito, Alan Gordon, Adam Jahn, Steven Lenhart, Billy Schuler, Chris Wondolowski.
*Unsigned 2014 MLS SuperDraft pick
Training Schedule
Jan. 26-Feb. 2 – San Jose, Calif.
Feb. 3-9 – Tucson, Ariz.
Feb. 10-20 – San Jose, Calif.
Feb. 21-March 1 – Portland, Ore.
March 2 – San Jose, Calif.
Game Schedule
Feb. 5 – #Seattle Sounders FC
Feb. 8 – #Houston Dynamo
Feb. 15 – LA Galaxy at Chukchansi Park in Fresno, Calif.
Feb. 23 – %Portland Timbers
Feb. 26 – %Vancouver Whitecaps FC
March 1 – %Portmore United FC (Jamaica)
# Desert Diamond Friendlies at Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, Ariz.
% Rose City Invitational at JELD-WEN Field in Portland, Ore.
Ticket Information for Preseason Games
Each of San Jose's preseason games is open to the public. Tickets are being sold by the host organization for each event. That list includes:
Desert Diamond Friendlies – www.fctucson.com
LA Galaxy Friendly - Chukchansi Park Box Office, www.ticketreturn.com or call 1-559-320-TIXS. VIP Field Tickets, groups of 25 or more or those interested in luxury suites can order directly by calling 1-559-320-4487.
Rose City Invitational – www.portlandtimbers.com
Earthquakes to Unveil New Logo, Jersey on Jan. 30 at San Pedro Market
The Earthquakes will unveil the club's new logo and jersey at their 40th Anniversary Party on Thursday, Jan. 30 at San Pedro Square Market in Downtown San Jose. The free event is open to the public and will also include a live concert by The Old Firm Casuals, featuring long-time Quakes fans Lars Frederiksen, as well as The Forgotten. The party begins at 5:30 p.m. PT. Fans can RSVP by visiting www.sjearthquakes.com. Each person who RSVPs to the event will be entered to win a free Earthquakes jersey.
40th Anniversary Event Details / Amenities
The party will begin at 5:30 p.m. PT with Earthquakes players available for autographs and photographs, along with a Q&A session featuring current and former Quakes. Fans in attendance will have the chance to remember the club's roots with historical displays featuring items provided by History of San Jose, including numerous old Quakes jerseys. The club's new stadium mobile preview center will also be on site to allow fans to sit in stadium seats and view a 3D seat map. Additionally, San Pedro Square Market's vendors will offer discounts and specials to fans looking for food and drinks throughout the night. The logo and new uniforms will be unveiled in dramatic fashion at the event during a special presentation that will include Kaval and current and past players, along with San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed. Immediately, following the presentation, the new jerseys and additional merchandise with the new logo will be available for purchase. The night will conclude with live performances from The Old Firm Casuals and The Forgotten.
Wondolowski, Goodson on USMNT Duty
Clarence Goodson and Chris Wondolowski have been training with the United States Men's National Team since Jan. 6. The Americans recently returned stateside after a weeklong training stint in Sao Paolo, Brazil. The USMNT will face South Korea in a friendly on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the StubHub Center (2 p.m. PT / ESPN2, UniMas).
Thompson Becomes San Jose's First Homegrown Player
The San Jose Earthquakes introduced Tommy Thompson as the club's first Homegrown Player last week. The Loomis, Calif. native signed his contract on Wednesday during a press conference on the future playing field of the club's new stadium. Thompson, 18, led Indiana to a Big-Ten Tournament title in his freshman season, helping the Hoosiers reach the NCAA Tournament in the process. He led his team with five goals and three assists in 16 games. He was named the Big-Ten Freshman of the Year and earned Big-Ten Second-Team All-Conference honors. Nationally, TopDrawerSoccer.com and College Soccer News tabbed Thompson for their NCAA Freshman Best XI teams. Before departing for Indiana, Thompson suited up for the Earthquakes in 2013 Reserve League action. He led the team with four assists in his five appearances, three of which were starts. Thompson attended Granite Bay High School in the Sacramento area where he helped turn the Grizzlies into one of the top prep teams in the nation. He scored 29 goals and had 12 assists while helping Granite Bay to a 26-0-1 record as a freshman. He followed that up with 23 goals and nine assists one year later before missing his junior season due to injury. He graduated early with a 4.1 grade-point average to continue his career at Indiana along with his brother, Tanner. His dad, Gregg Thompson, was an All-American at Indiana and represented the United States at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. In addition to his prep work, Thompson was a standout for Cal Blues, one of the premier club teams in the Sacramento area.
San Jose, Sacramento Republic FC Announce USL PRO Affiliation
The Earthquakes and Sacramento Republic FC announced a joint USL PRO affiliate partnership for the 2014 season last week. The Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers have entered a joint affiliation with Sacramento, with each team sending a minimum of two players on loan to Republic FC in lieu of participating in the 2014 MLS Reserve League. Each team will have the option to recall their players at any point during the loan.
Earthquakes Sign Trio of Veterans
The Earthquakes signed a trio of MLS veterans last week, including defenders Brandon Barklage and Shaun Francis and goalkeeper Bryan Meredith. Per league and team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Barklage, 27, has two goals and 10 assists during his five years in MLS. He began his career with D.C. United as a third-round pick in the 2009 SuperDraft. He made 11 appearances during his three years in the nation's capital before signing with the New York Red Bulls on March 5, 2012. Barklage became a regular with the squad during his two years there, making 45 appearances while recording all of his career goals and assists. Francis, 27, is a four-year MLS veteran with experience on the Jamaican national team. He has four assists in 29 appearances during his career. Francis was taken by the Columbus Crew in the fourth round of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. He began 2013 as a member of the Charlotte Eagles in USL-Pro before signing with the Chicago Fire on July 10. Meredith, 24, was a second-round pick (29th overall) in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft by Seattle Sounders FC. He spent 2011 and 2012 with Seattle before moving on to IK Brage in Sweden. Meredith made 12 appearances for Sounders FC in 2012, picking up three shutouts in the process. He also spent time with the New York Cosmos in 2013, but did not make an appearance.
Quakes Select Three on Day 2 of MLS SuperDraft
The Earthquakes selected Indiana midfielder A.J. Corrado, Oakland native Devante Dubose and San Francisco native Billy Knutsen in Day Two of the 2014 MLS SuperDraft. Corrado, 22, had three goals and a team-high seven assists in 22 appearances for Indiana in 2013. During his three seasons in Indiana, he registered six goals and 23 assists in 68 games. Twelve of those assists came during the Hoosiers' NCAA Championship season in 2012. He earned All-Big-Ten honors as a junior and senior and received Capital One Academic All-American recognition in 2013. He also spent his freshman season with Southern Methodist University, scoring one goal and recording one assist in 18 appearances for the Mustangs while helping them reach the Elite Eight. Dubose, 21, was a mainstay on Virginia Tech's backline during his four seasons there. He made 60 appearances for the Hokies as a center back. Dubose has Bay Area ties, suiting up for Bishop O'Dowd (Oakland) and Danville's Mustang Academy. Knutsen, 21, was a two-year starter at goalkeeper for American University, notching 13 shutouts in 37 games between 2012 and 2013. He posted goals-against averages of 1.06 and 0.93 per game in 2013 and 2012, respectively. Knutsen also made eight appearances during his first two seasons at American, recording three shutouts in the process. A San Francisco native, he played high school soccer for St. Ignatius Prep.
CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinal Schedule Announced
The Earthquakes will host Deportivo Toluca FC on Tuesday, March 11 in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinal. Kickoff is 7 p.m. PT at Buck Shaw Stadium with television information to be announced at a later date. San Jose will travel to Mexico the following week for the second leg on Wednesday, March 19 at Nemesio Diez Stadium. Kickoff will be 5 p.m. PT with television information to follow at a later date. Earthquakes season ticket holders should use Bonus Game "A" for the match. Individual tickets are available by visiting www.sjearthquakes.com or calling 1-800-225-2277.
10 Nationally Televised Games for Earthquakes in 2014
The Earthquakes announced their 2014 slate on Monday, a schedule that includes 10 nationally televised games and home dates at Stanford Stadium and Levi's® Stadium. For a full look, visit www.sjearthquakes.com/schedule. Individual tickets for all games except matches at Stanford Stadium and Levi's® Stadium will be available through a special Visa Pre-Sale starting on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. PT and will be available by visiting the club's website or by calling 1-800-225-2277. Groups of 10 or more should call the Front Office at 408-556-7700 to inquire about group rates.
Stanford Stadium On-Sale Date
The Earthquakes will play at Stanford Stadium for a fourth-consecutive year on Saturday, June 28 against the LA Galaxy. The previous two editions drew sellout crowds of over 50,000. In addition to the soccer match, fans will be treated to a Salute to the Armed Forces halftime show and post-game fireworks extravaganza. Tickets will go on sale beginning Wednesday, Jan. 29 with a special Visa Pre-Sale. General public availability will follow two days later starting at 10 a.m. PT.
Earthquakes to Open Levi's® Stadium on Aug. 2, 2014
The Santa Clara Stadium Authority and the San Jose Earthquakes announced that they have partnered to present the first event at Levi's® Stadium. The Earthquakes will play host to Seattle Sounders FC in one of Major League Soccer's most heated rivalries on August 2, 2014. Earthquakes season ticket holders and Levi's® Stadium SBL holders will have priority access to tickets for this event. Tickets for the general public go on sale at a later date. In order to ensure great seats at the match, fans should call the Earthquakes Front Office at 408-556-7700 to purchase season tickets today.
Earthquakes U-16s
The Earthquakes U-16s defeated the Santa Cruz Breakers 5-0 on Saturday in Danville. Pablo Gervacio had a brace while Phil Hausen, Theo Huxham and Rhys Pak capped the scoring with one each. Remi Prieur picked up his second clean sheet in as many games to start the New Year in goal for the Quakes. The U-16s return to action on Saturday, Feb.8 against Nomads SC. Kickoff is 2:30 p.m. PT at Kinsell Field in San Diego.
Earthquakes U-18s
The Earthquakes U-18s beat the Santa Cruz Breakers 3-0 on Saturday in Danville. Macario Hing-Glover, Elisama Padilla and Alex Liua accounted for the scoring while JT Marcinkowski earned the shutout in goal. The U-18s return to action on Saturday, Feb. 8 against Nomads SC. Kickoff is 12 p.m. PT at Kinsell Field in San Diego.


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Monthly Archives: December 2008
What is it with religions?
What is it with religions, who preach tolerance, respect for their fellow man (and occasionally their fellow woman), etc, that they need so many inter-faith groups just to get them talking to each other, even if they all believe in the same god? The Pope only very occasionally talks to Muslims and even within Christianity, they can't even agree the basics.
Also, why does the UK Government fund so many projects just to help religions talk to each other? That wouldn't be because they aren't actually that good at listening and tolerating each other, would it?


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Susan J. Schmickle to Angela R. Smith, unit in Turtle Creek condominiums, $93,000.
Thelma H. Branham to T.E. and Ann T. Wood, 1.84 acres, $52,000.
Robert Hauser Homes Inc. to Kevin L. Passarello, 3299 Turnberry Circle, Springridge at Forest Lakes, $271,000.
Craig Enterprises Inc. to Victor Pascarella, 5557 Stonegate Lane, Stonegate at Western Ridge, $294,452.
Two Hundred and Fifty West Holding Co. to Daniel R. and Patricia M. Gallik, 1.013 acres on State Route 250, Foxchase, $180,000.
Craig Enterprises Inc. to Lynda L. Dunn, 453 Heritage Court, Redfields, $220,915.50.
Claude W. and Margaret J. Cotton to Brian Clark, 1050 Hopkins Court, Raintree, $234,900.
Kendall W. and Dorothy A. Robinson to Barbara M. Wall, 5.960 acres on State Route 637, 1015 Poplar Springs Road, Scottsville, and 3.514 acres adjoining in Fluvanna County, $179,000.
Robert Hauser Homes Inc. to Cynthia A. Williams, 1284 Townbrook Crossing, Rivercrest at Dunlora, $327,950.
Louise W. and R. Baxter Griffith, Trustees, to Peter J. and Anne T. Massarelli, 8.97 acres at 2153 Lake Albemarle Road, $457,000.
John Grisham to Josephine R. Harris, .31 acre at 4467 Cove Garden Road, gift.
Robert Hauser Homes Inc. to Hyokeun Jean and Hera Lee, 1235 Loring Run, Rivercreek at Dunlora, $362,950.
Janet B. Landsverk Estate to Sheryl Whaley, 3140 Ridgefield Road, Forest Lakes, $176,000.
Stephanie Polackwich to Franklin A. and Marybeth Cerrone, 770 Clacton Circle, Hickory Ridge, Earlysville, $442,000.
James R. Calfee Jr. to Amy E. Fiorenza, 1009 Somerchase Court, Hollymead Townhouses, $192,500.
Barry Meade Homes LLC to Kevin and Heather Grunden, 171 Deerwood Drive, $226,750.
Virginia D. Hahn to Creeping Cedar Springs LLC, 4.0 acres in White Hall district, $160,000.
Henry T. and Audrey P. Elmore to Phillip D. Ryder, 2412 Commonwealth Drive, Berkley subdivision, $130,000.
Jaehyon Rhee and Seunghae Lee to Stephen P. and Rachelle D. Yow, 2957 Magnolia Bend, Forest Lakes South, $276,500.
Robert Hauser Homes Inc. to Denise C. Atwood, 2221 Shepherds Ridge Road, Rivercrest of Dunlora, $308,009.
Victor F. Pascarella to Sujit and Kshama Kumar, 1214 Stonegate Way, Stonegate at Western Ridge, Crozet, $280,000.
E. L. Phillips, Trustee, to Angela Anderson, 80.80 acres, gift.
Quarries LLC to Salvatore L. Giordano and Jennifer Lynn Thomas, lot in the Quarries subdivision, Schuyler Road, $69,000.
Curt D. and Julie T. Heidel to Robert L. and Mary Ross Elliott, 2.52 acres on State Route 605, 1434 Durrett Ridge Road, Earlysville, $184,500.
Quarries LLC to Francis N. Mastrota, 5.229 acres, $36,000.
Scott M. Cox to Sherrie D. Albrecht, 494 Link Evans Lane, the Pines, Earlysville, $160,000.
Mary C. Ross to Rocco and Norma Santucci, 55 Woodlake Drive, Four Seasons, $129,000.
James D. and Laura L. Ottaway to Jason C. Crigler II, 109 Georgetown Green, $167,000.
Alan W. and Susan m. Norfleet to Eduardo G. and Joyce M. Galliani, 306 Carrsbrook Drive, Carrsbrook, $318,000.
Edward H. Bain Jr., Trustee of Last Stand Land Trust, to Anderson D. Lohr, 1.41 acres at 1290 Free State Road, gift.
Sycamore Creek LLC to Thomas J. Barton, lot in Beaver Creek, $150,000.
M. Betty and Harris L. Ketron, Trustees, to Michael L. and Susan M. McKee, 2455 Fox Path Court, Westwoods, $324,000.
I&J Homebuilders LLC to Robert E. and Jennifer L. Davis, 2030 Ashmere Drive, $195,373.
Patrick J. and Ilana B. McGuinn to Thomas L. Hafemeister and Shelly Lynn Jackson, 2655 Kendalwood Lane, $325,000.
Alan D. and Joan Haverson to William M. and Ellen B. Kelso, 2.47 acres Covesville, $134,000.
John W. Townsend to Two Times Five LLC, 150.37 acres in Covesville, $121,500.
Carol T. Wagner to Two Times Five LLC, 150.37 acres, $121,500.
Carol E. Tunstall to Gary S. and Maxine J. Glick, 941 Warwick Court, Stonehenge, $152,000.
Paige C. Crapser to Susan K. Sears, 567 Pebble Hill Court, Redfields, $214,900.
Curtis F. Peterson to Paul A. Finn and Susan S. Reppert, 408 Ednam Drive, $525,000.
Willie V. and Alma R. Scott to Hardy B. and Vickie Y. Poole, 110 Hawthorne Lane, Ashcroft, $380,000.
David E. Conway to Skyline Home Builders LLC, lot in Hickory Ridge, $94,500.
Rio Square LLC to Frog Pond LLC, unit in Rio Square, $179,200.
Kathleen W. and Robert H. Tetrault Jr. to Frank W. and Cheryl A. Duncan, 1725 Alder Road, Forest Lakes South, $185,000.
Elizabeth S. and Charles H. Miller to Kari Lee Miller, 521 Jester Lane, gift.
Patrick C. and Jacqueline H. Asplin to Stephen F. Kempa, 29 Georgetown Green, $175,000.
Emily R. H. Kinnier to Maureen Mahony, unit at Overlook condominiums, 388 South Pantops Drive, $126,750.
JaZan LLC to Clyde A. and Lorrie Faye Smith, unit in Turtle Creek condominiums, $91,000.
Paul J. Hammond, Executor, to Constance J. Hallquist, two lots in Royal Acres, $695,000.
Redfields Development Corp. to Craig Enterprises Inc., three lots in Redfields, $121,000.
Phillips H. Hamilton, Trustee, to John H. Birdsall III, Trustee, 219 acres on west side of State Route 601, $4,100,000.
Judy H. Gaulding and William T. Hayward to Darren P. and Tammy L. Giacalone, 925 Madison Drive, Bedford Hills, Earlysville, $310,000.
R.D. Wade Builder Inc. to Lawrence E. Howard, lot in Springridge, Forest Lakes, $234,950.
Grayrock LLC to Craig Enterprises Inc., three lots in Grayrock, $188,100.
Ronald L. Waycaster to Wai Hang Chan, unit in Solomon Court condominiums, $72,000.
Stephen G. Brown and Debra J. November to Yaming Xu and Shizhen Luo, parcel at 979 Amber Ridge Road, Highlands at Mechums River, $219,000.
Joyce Whitten Seal to Joseph A. Magri and Karen L. Seal, 600 Whitcover Circle, Stonehenge Townhouses, $153,000.
Forest Lakes Associates to Robert Hauser Homes Inc., lot in Willow Bend, Forest Lakes, $90,213.
G. Franklin and Judith Forney to Thomas E. and Leanne F. Brubaker, lot in Royal Acres, $219,500.
Lee Jong and Rosy Kin-On King, Trustees, to William S. Stavitski, 208 Greentree Park, $143,855.
Robert Hauser Homes Inc. to Michael D. Horn and Janice L. Morris-Horn, 2223 Shepherds Ridge Road, Rivercrest at Dunlora, $331,700.
Quarries LLC to Edward T. Gillette, lot in the Quarries, $24,000.
Nancy S. and Ronald D. Flack Jr. to Jason A. and Melissa B. Guida, 4265 Viewmont Road, Earlysville, $200,000.
Lawrence B. and Daria T. Goldstein to Deborah Rapoport, 3264 Martin Kings Road, Saddlewood Farms, $239,900.
Oak Hill Development LLC to Brittany D. Kletter, 1715 Clay Drive, Wayland's Grant, $257,900.
R.D. Wade Builder Inc. to Toni F. Walker, 2113 Piney Knoll Lane, Springridge at Forest Lakes, $184,950.
Gary J. and Denise A. Goerss to John R. Temmink, 977 Seminole Trail, Falling Meadows, $125,000.
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R.D. Wade Builder Inc. to John T. and Janet H. Daggett, 3435 Darby Road, Glenmore, Keswick, $569,000.
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Gaffney Homes LLC to Harris R. and Jan Helen Holt, 1570 Heatherfield Lane, Walnut Hills, $575,000.
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Keswick Polo Farm LLC to David J. and Victoria G. Veliky, 57.03 acres at 4937 Mechunk Road, $435,000.
Weather Hill Homes Ltd. to Robert Hauser Homes Inc., lot in Parkside Village, $154,500.
R. D. Wade Builders Inc. to Li Ding and Xing Qi, 2115 Piney Knoll Lane, Springridge at Forest Lakes, $184,950.
Kevin J. and Wendy M. Lewis to Daniel B. Goldberg and Maria E. Laylin, 6550 Hungrytown Hollow Road, Covesville, $236,000.
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Peter G. and Alta Andrea Hallock to Solutions for Real Estate LLC, 3.784 acres at 1541 Polo Grounds Road, $275,000.
Phillips H. Hamilton, Trustee, to John H. Birdsall III, Trustee, 219 acres on west side of State Route 601, $4,100,000.


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Dubious "Yeast Allergies"
Stephen Barrett, M.D.
Candida albicans (sometimes referred to as monilia) is a fungus normally present on the skin and in the mouth, intestinal tract, and vagina. Under certain conditions, it can multiply and infect the surface of the skin or mucous membranes. Such infections are usually minor, but serious and deeper infections can occur, especially in patients whose resistance has been weakened by immunosuppressant drugs and serious illnesses such as AIDS. However, some practitioners claim that even when clinical signs of infection are absent, yeast-related problems can cause or trigger multiple symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, mood swings, depression, anxiety, dizziness, unexpected weight gain, difficulty in concentrating, muscle and joint pain, cravings for sugar or alcoholic beverages, psoriasis, hives, respiratory and ear problems, menstrual problems, infertility, impotence, bladder infections, prostatitis, and "feeling bad all over." The list of symptoms is similar to that of multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS).
According to its promoters—some of whom practice "clinical ecology"—one out of three Americans suffers from yeast-related illness, which they refer to as chronic candidiasis, candidiasis hypersensitivity, Candida-related complex, the yeast syndrome, yeast allergy, yeast overgrowth, or simply "Candida" or "yeast problem." Many clinical ecologists view this alleged problem as an underlying cause of MCS. It is also touted as an important factor in AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and schizophrenia, as well as "hypoglycemia," "mercury-amalgam toxicity" and at least twenty other conditions. In recent years, proponents have suggested that chronic fatigue syndrome and Candida infections are closely related [1]. This article uses the term "candidiasis hypersensitivity" in quotation marks to indicate that neither infection nor actual allergy is present.
The leading promoters of "candidiasis hypersensitivity" have been C. Orian Truss, M.D., of Birmingham, Alabama and William G. Crook, M.D., of Jackson, Tennessee. Truss put forth his concepts with a series of articles that began in 1978 in the Journal of Orthomolecular Psychiatry, an offbeat publication that caters to physicians who prescribe large amounts of vitamins to emotionally disturbed patients. In 1982, he self-published a book called The Missing Diagnosis. [2].
Crook, who died in October 2002, stated that he began treating and communicating about yeast problems in 1979 after reading one of Truss's papers. In 1983, he published the first edition of his book The Yeast Connection [3], which he said was inspired by a television appearance that drew 7,300 requests for further information. Two years later, he established the International Health Foundation to help respond to the requests he kept generating. The foundation's goals were to "work to obtain credibility for the relationship of Candida albicans to a diverse group of health disorders" and "helping children with repeated ear infections, hyperactivity, attention deficits and related behavior and learning problems." (He also espoused a variety of unconventional theories about allergies being at the root of these problems.) During the early 1990s, a booklet describing these goals listed Tipper Gore as a member of the foundation's 33-person advisory board [4]. In 1998, Truss and Crook launched an organization called the Candida and Dysbiosis Information Foundation.
The Yeast Connection states: "If a careful check-up doesn't reveal the cause for your symptoms, and your medical history [as described in his book] is typical, it's possible or even probable that your health problems are yeast-connected." The book also states that tests such as cultures don't help much in diagnosis because "Candida germs live in every person's body . . . Therefore the diagnosis is suspected from the patient's history and confirmed by his response to treatment."
Crook claimed that the problem arises because "antibiotics kill 'friendly germs' while they're killing enemies, and when friendly germs are knocked out, yeast germs multiply. Diets rich in carbohydrates and yeasts, birth control pills, cortisone, and other drugs also stimulate yeast growth." He also claimed that the yeasts produce toxins that weaken the immune system, which is also adversely affected by nutritional deficiencies, sugar consumption, and exposure to environmental molds and chemicals. To correct these alleged problems, he prescribes allergenic extracts, antifungal drugs, vitamin and mineral supplements, and diets that avoid refined carbohydrates, processed foods, and (initially) fruits and milk.
Crook's concepts are a mixture of fact and fancy. It is correct that antibiotics, birth control pills, and certain other drugs can stimulate overgrowth of yeasts, most commonly in the vagina. However:
- A yeast problem should not be diagnosed without definite clinical signs of an infection. The signs of a local infection, for example, can include itching, soreness, rash, and a discharge.
- If an infection is present, treatment with an antifungal drug makes sense. However, the rest of Crook's recommendations are senseless whether an infection is present or not.
Severe Criticism
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has strongly criticized the concept of "candidiasis hypersensitivity syndrome" and the diagnostic and treatment approaches its proponents use. AAAAI's position statement concludes: (1) the concept of candidiasis hypersensitivity is speculative and unproven; (2) its basic elements would apply to almost all sick patients at some time because its supposed symptoms are essentially universal; (3) overuse of oral antifungal agents could lead to the development of resistant germs that could menace others; (4) adverse effects of oral antifungal agents are rare, but some inevitably will occur; and (5) neither patients nor doctors can determine effectiveness (as opposed to coincidence) without controlled trials. Because allergic symptoms can be influenced by many factors, including emotions, experiments must be designed to separate the effects of the procedure being tested from the effects of other factors [5]. Several years ago, Crook told me that he had no intention of conducting a controlled test because he was "a clinician, not a researcher."
The antifungal drug most often prescribed by proponents of "candidiasis hypersensitivity" is nystatin (Mycostatin, Nilstat), which seldom has significant side effects. However, they also prescribe ketoconazole (Nizoral), which has an incidence of liver toxicity (hepatitis) of about 1 in 10,000. The liver injury usually reverses when the drug is discontinued, but ketoconazole has been responsible for several deaths. For this reason it should be prescribed only for serious infections. Both of these drugs are expensive [6]. In a double-blind trial, the antifungal drug nystatin did no better than a placebo in relieving systemic or psychological symptoms of "candidiasis hypersensitivity syndrome." [7] A study of 100 consecutive chronic fatigue patients found no differences in historical, physical, or laboratory findings among those who believed their problem was yeast-related and those who did not [8].
Problems Reported
In 1986, two doctors from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine reported seeing four young women whose nonspecific complaints included chronic fatigue, anxiety, and depression. All four mistakenly believed they had disseminated candidiasis and were taking nystatin or ketoconazole, which had been prescribed by their family physicians. All had read The Yeast Connection and had carried the book into the office during their visits. One patient on ketoconazole had hepatitis, which resolved when the drug was stopped [9].
Worse yet, a case has been reported of a child with a severe case of disseminated candidiasis who had been seen by a "Candida doctor" and given inadequate treatment. The report concluded that "the advice of yeast connection advocates may be inappropriate even for illnesses in which Candida is implicated." [10]
Perhaps the saddest report was a letter in a health-food magazine from a woman appealing for help and encouragement. She said that a clinical ecologist had been treating her for allergies and Candida for four years, that initial tests showed she "was allergic to all foods" as well as to numerous chemicals and inhalants, and that so far nothing had helped.
Dubious Diagnostic Questionnaires
The Yeast Connection contains a 70 or 90-item "candida questionnaire" and score sheet to determine how likely it is that health problems are yeast-connected. Crook has marketed several versions to physicians who accept his theories. The documents state,"if your point score is over 180, candida almost certainly plays a role in causing your health problems." Scores over 120 mean "candida probably plays a role," 60 to 120 means it "possibly plays a role," and scores under 60 mean it is "less apt" to play a significant roll.
Shorter questionnaires have appeared in magazine articles, ads for products sold through health food stores, and flyers used by chiropractors. The most notorious were used as marketing devices by Nature's Way, of Springville Utah, whose product Cantrol, was a conglomeration of capsules containing acidophilus, evening primrose oil, vitamin E, linseed oil, caprylic acid, pau d'arco, and several other substances.
Under federal law, any product intended for the prevention or treatment of disease is a drug, and it is illegal to market new drugs that do not have FDA approval. In 1989, the FDA's Health Fraud Branch issued instructions and a sample regulatory letter indicating that it was illegal to market vitamin products intended for treating yeast infections. In 1990, Nature's Way and its president, Kenneth Murdock, settled an FTC Complaint by signing a consent agreement to stop making unsubstantiated claims that Cantrol is helpful against yeast infections caused by Candida albicans.
Nature's Way promoted Cantrol with several versions of a self-test—one of which is pictured below—based on common symptoms the manufacturer claimed were associated with yeast problems. The FTC charged that the test was not valid for this purpose. The company also agreed to pay $30,000 to the National Institutes of Health to support research on yeast infections [11].
This action and several others have driven most of the "anti-Candida" concoctions from the marketplace and stopped their direct promotion to the public. However, the ingredients of these products are still marketed individually as "dietary supplements" and practitioners still prescribe them to their patients.
In 1990, the New Jersey State Attorney General secured consent agreements barring Linda Choi, M.D., and Pruyakant Doshi, M.D., from diagnosing and treating "Candida albicans overgrowth syndrome." Both were assessed $3,000 for investigative costs and had their medical license placed on probation for one year. Among other things, investigation by the State medical board had concluded that "Candida albicans overgrowth" was not generally recognized as a clinical entity and had not been established as the cause of the conditions the doctors treated.
I believe that practitioners who diagnose nonexistent "yeast problems" should have their licenses revoked. Some apply this diagnosis to nearly every patient they see.
- Yeast-related illness: Three interviews. The Human Ecologist, Winter 1992, pp. 9-11.
- Truss CO. The Missing Diagnosis. Birmingham, The Missing Diagnosis, Inc., 1983.
- Crook, WG. The Yeast Connection: A Medical Breakthrough. Jackson, Tenn., Professional Books, 1983, 1984, 1986.
- Crook W. There Are Better Ways to Help These Children (booklet). Jackson, Tenn., International Health Foundation, undated, circa 1991.
- Anderson JA and others. Position statement on candidiasis hypersensitivity. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 78:271-273, 1986.
- Tabor E. Potential toxicity of ketoconazole. Journal of Infectious Disease 152:233, 1985.
- Dismukes W and others. A randomized double-blind trial of nystatin therapy for the candidiasis hypersensitivity syndrome. New England Journal of Medicine 323:1717-1723, 1990.
- Renfro L and others. Yeast connection among 100 patients with chronic fatigue. American Journal of Medicine 86:165-168, 1989.
- Quinn JP et al. Ketoconazole and the yeast connection. JAMA 255:3250, 1986.
- Haas A and others. The "Yeast Connection" meets chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis. New England Journal of Medicine 314:854-855, 1986.
- FTC charges Nature's Way products ads for "Cantrol" were false and unsubstantiated; company to pay $30,000 for medical research, under consent agreement. FTC News Notes, Jan 29, 1990.
This article was revised on October 8, 2005.


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Each year, the University of Northern Iowa Office of Career Services releases a report detailing post-graduation success. In 2013, 88 percent of respondents were either employed or receiving further education – the highest number in the past five years.
The annual graduate report categorizes respondents by department and major. The overall "occupied" percentage accounts for students who are employed, full-time volunteers, serving in the military, or full-time, stay-at-home parents.
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Although the annual graduate report is important, it is not the complete picture. "The best way to read this data is by looking at the employers and graduate programs, listening to students, and then making curriculum changes," noted Nuese. Career Services uses the numbers as a benchmark for how they are reaching the state and ways to improve.
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Bella Bridesmaid to donate portion of proceeds to One Love Foundation
A local dress shop is helping seniors find a graduation dress while also giving back to an organization aimed at keeping teens safe.
The folks at Bella Bridesmaid are getting ready for their spring rush. This time of year, girls graduating from private high schools around Baltimore are looking for a graduation dress.
"The girls are required to wear long white dresses. Some schools require short, but for the most part full-length white dresses which typically you think of bridal. Now with bridesmaids, we can actually meet that requirement with a little more of a streamlined look so not as frou-frou as you're going to find with a bridal gown," said Whitney Adams with Bella Bridesmaid.
For any of these graduation gowns they sell through this weekend they will donate 10 percent to the One Love Foundation. The nonprofit was started in honor of Yeardley Love, who died at the hands of her boyfriend while attending University of Virginia in 2010. Love was from Cockeysville and graduated from Notre Dame Prep.
"I think that One Love is something they all relate to and obviously are all aware of and since Yeardley Love went to Notre Dame Prep. I think that was something she had to wear, a white dress, and she was part of this graduation experience and to me, it just made sense," Adams said.
Adams didn't know Love, but said she was touched by her story and supports the foundation's mission of ending relationship violence through education and technology. By donating to the cause, she said she hopes the foundation will be able to reach more teenage girls with their message.
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The Library Catalog
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The library catalog is a big database. A database is a collection of records. Each record represents an item in the library.
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Colour Rendering Index
The Colour Rendering Index (Ra or CRI) denotes a photometric quantity which describes the quality of the colour rendition of light sources of the same colour temperature.
As a reference for the evaluation of the reproduction quality is used up to a colour temperature of 5000K, the light is emitted by a black body temperature of the corresponding color. Above 5000K it is referenced against a daylight-like spectral distribution. For example, the colour reproduction of a household light bulb (which is in good approximation, a black radiator) the spectrum of a black body with a temperature of 2700K used as a reference for the calculation. For a fluorescent lamp with the light colour 865 (865 for a colour rendering index greater than 80, 865 for a colour temperature of 6500K) however, the spectrum of daylight illuminant CIE 1931 color space D65 is used.
The colour rendering index is not dependent on a specific colour temperature. Any light source which simulates the spectrum of a black body of the same colour temperature in the range of visible wavelengths perfectly achieves a colour rendering index of 100. Theoretically it is possible to synthesize a light source (eg five light-emitting diodes of different colors) with a totally different spectral distribution than that of a black body radiator which achieves a colour rendering index of 100th. A light bulb (with clear glass) has a Ra of nearly 100 with excellent color rendering properties. Fluorescent lamps reach values between 70 and 90. Light sources that emit light in only one single wavelength, such as low pressure sodium vapor lamps, allow no differentiation of colours and accordingly have a very low or even negative Ra value.
As white LEDs in the lighting become more and more important, there are efforts by the LED manufacturer to bring the CRI as close as possible to 100 to achieve a natural colour reproduction. By combining multiple chips values between 85 and 95 can be reached at colour temperatures of 2700-3000K. At intermediate color temperatures (4000-5000K) values of 75 to 85 are nevertheless still typical. The light output is somewhat better than for the lower colour temperatures.


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A Prayer for the World
By Karen Boldt
As I work toward a better understanding of the readings, particularly those given for the Prayer Group (the 281 series), I become more and more aware that only the Divine heals. I am merely a channel; therefore, the first step is to become a clear channel of God's love. It is only through my desire to heal myself that I can help others experience the healing in themselves. Perhaps this is why the original prayer group that continues to this day is called the Glad Helpers and not the Glad Healers. I believe this idea is best expressed in the following reading:
Remember—as in the experiences of life, as in those examples that are set before us in every manner and way—there are few words that may be said other than that the kingdom is within, and "I am my brother's keeper." These are immutable—these change not. (Reading 1151-17)
Let's take time today in the celebration of World Prayer Day to truly emphasize the healing nature of prayer and meditation, not only for ourselves but for our fellow human beings. At each weekly meeting, the Glad Helpers pray for the world, calling the name of each country, which now totals close to 200.
At times, it can be a challenge to know what to pray. Below is a Prayer for the World written by Meredith Ann Puryear who served on staff at the A.R.E. in the Prayer Services Department and worked with the Glad Helpers Prayer Group and with the A Search for God material for over forty years before her death.
We pray for all nations, territories, and islands of the world and their leaders.
We pray for all troubled spots over the earth. We pray for the stability of the continental land masses and the island groups, the purification of all the waters of the earth, the healing of the atmosphere and of Mother Earth herself, and that all the peoples of the world may be good stewards of the earth and all the resources of their lands.
We pray for all religious leaders and teachers, religions, and spiritual groups that teach the oneness of God and the brother-sisterhood of all humankind.
We send your light, love, joy, healing power, and peace to every receptive center of consciousness in the earth...and in the universe...and pray that it be reflected from there to bring peace and harmony throughout the whole world.
Let's remember and recognize not only our connection to the Divine, but the connection with our brothers and sisters everywhere.
In Love and Light,
Karen Boldt
Karen Boldt began working at Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. in November, 2004. She worked in the Health Spa as well as the Cayce/Reilly® School of Massotherapy. She is presently responsible for A.R.E.'s Outreach Department including Prayer & Meditation Services which manages prayer requests from around the globe. She also oversees the A Search for God study group program, Prison Outreach, and the Glad Helpers Prayer Healing Group, of which she is a member.


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This is certainly one date that several Bachelor participants will never forget.
Brad Womack, the star of the reality dating show's current season, will participate in a photo shoot for the legendary Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue on a forthcoming episode of the show, reports People.
Of the six woman remaining from the show's jaunt to Costa Rica, three - Ashley Herbert, Chantal O'Brien and Michelle Money - will appear alongside Womack in the issue.
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"Finding out that we were going to be in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition was one of the biggest surprises of my life," said the 26-year-old Herbert in an interview with People. "It was definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity for all of us. The photographer was so incredibly talented and I'm excited to see his artistic vision come to life in the photos."
The episode of the Bachelor that features the sun-splashed photo shoot airs, appropriately, on Valentine's Day. The issue hits newstands February 15.
Selected Reading: People, Sports Illustrated, Entertainment Tonight


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Because we don't invest in education in the area, you have crime. When a person doesn't have the tools to survive, they have to tend to other means. That's selling drugs, that's hustling. Because they weren't given the tools to go out there and compete the way they were in Brentwood, Beverly Hills, and Calabasas.
The hood is the hood because down to the core, the investment for education is poor. And everything else that is negative – poverty, unemployment, crime, murder, and deep distrust of the police is a result of that. - will.i.amRead the full interview on ATTN.com
This map show how much each state spends per year to educate an elementary or secondary school student compared to the cost of keeping an inmate in prison. Learn more
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